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to grow up
[phrase form: grow]
01
to change from being a child into an adult little by little
Intransitive
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
Action verb
Regular
Inseparable
Particle
up
Base verb
grow
Present tense
grow up
3rd person singular
grows up
Present participle
growing up
Past simple
grew up
Past participle
grown up
Examples
Many children dream of what they want to be when they grow up.
02
to increase or develop over time, usually referring to something abstract like an idea or concept
Intransitive
Examples
The idea for the new technology grew up over several years of research.
03
to develop a more mature and responsible way of behaving and thinking
Intransitive
Examples
Experiencing parenthood forced them to grow up and prioritize their child's well-being over their own desires.
grow up
01
used to express exasperation or disapproval towards someone who is behaving immaturely or irresponsibly
Examples
I ca n't believe you 're still arguing about this trivial issue. Grow up!
